Dana El Kurd, assistant professor of political science at the University of Richmond and author of the book "Polarized and Demobilized: Legacies of Authoritarianism in Palestine," discusses Mahmoud Abbas in a Zoom call.

Dana El Kurd, a political science professor and expert on the Palestinian national movement, will be discussing Mahmoud Abbas in a Zoom call cosponsored with Jewish Currents.

In his book "The 100 Years War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017," historian Rashid Khalidi discusses the Palestinian national struggle against Israel and various international forces that have hindered their self-determination.

In his book "The 100 Years War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017," historian Rashid Khalidi intertwines his family's experiences with the broader Palestinian struggle for self-determination against Israel and international opposition.

"The War on History" discusses the historical narrative surrounding Palestinian identity and the Palestinian national movement, particularly critiquing the leadership and actions of figures like Haj Muhammad Amin al-Husseini and the PLO under Yasser Arafat.

After decades of failed peace negotiations with the Palestinians, the author argues that Israel should consider a unilateral disengagement from most of the West Bank as a more realistic alternative.

Ziad Abu Ein, a Palestinian activist known for organizing the Olive Branch March during the First Intifada, demonstrated his commitment to nonviolent protest and peace efforts.